Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Bolero is available at ₹800,000, while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's 1999 cc, producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 258 bhp (Petrol) / 197 bhp (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus 14.9 kmpl - ARAI for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery | — |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 1999 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 2.0L M254 EQ Boost Petrol / 2.0L OM654 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Diesel (Mild Hybrid) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 14.9 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 4 |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 258 bhp (Petrol) / 197 bhp (Diesel) |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 400 Nm (Petrol) / 440 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 540 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2430 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 108 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 1870 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 4949 mm / 1880 mm / 1468 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2961 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | — | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator | 14.4-inch MBUX Display + 14.4-inch Co-Pilot Display |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - DISTRONIC Plus |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front (Multicontour) |
| Infotainment System | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants | 14.4-inch MBUX Hyperscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - KEYLESS-GO |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Available across both front and rear doors | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers | Nappa Leather (top) / MB-Tex |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | Burmester 3D 17-Speaker Surround (top) / Burmester 9-Speaker |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Glass Sliding Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout | Yes |
| DRLs | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - Integrated |
| Headlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments | Digital Light LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix | Defogger Only |
| Roof Rails | Non-functional structural styling accents | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 19-inch AMG Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes - PRE-SAFE Brake |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes - ESP 9.1 |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige | Polar WhiteObsidian BlackHigh-Tech SilverNautic BlueGraphite GreyVerde Silver |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
